Study Links Early Puberty in Girls to Common Chemical in Personal Care Products
Researchers identify musk ambrette as one of the chemicals potentially triggering early puberty, urging caution in product choices.
Overview
- New research connects early puberty in girls to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
- Musk ambrette, a fragrance found in various personal care products, is one of the identified chemicals.
- The study used human hypothalamic neurons and zebrafish to identify the compounds that could trigger early puberty.
- Early puberty can lead to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.
- Experts advise parents to choose federally regulated personal care products for children to minimize risk.